2011 Signatory Vintage Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #71 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"Excellent value for money. This is the best SV 100 Proof Highland Park 14 Year Old I've had so far." - whiskybase.com

Orkney (HP) is a regular release in Signatory's 100 Proof series. These bottlings offer what Highland Park tends to fail to deliver – robust, well-matured whiskies with a decent alcohol content and age, all at a reasonable price. No. 71 promises another fine Orkney that conveys the distillery character with more ruggedness and Orcadian identity than the frequently overly tamed originals. You may have to experiment a bit with water to get the alcohol under control, but once there, you have yourself a wonderful Highland Park completely free of premiumization and unnecessary 'frills'. Finished in first-fill oloroso sherry butts. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... A complex but very approachable Highland Park with excellent balance. Its defining character is rounded orange fruit supported by clove-and-cardamom-like spice, chocolate, leather, gentle maritime notes and very restrained earthy smoke. The palate is the standout element, particularly for its integration and rounded texture. - whiskybase.com

...Excellent value for money. This is the best SV 100 Proof Highland Park 14 Year Old I've had so far. The sherry influence is clearly present while still allowing Highland Park's characteristic smoke and maritime character to remain intact. The balance between cask influence and distillery character is well maintained, making this an excellent cask-strength bottling. - whiskybase.com